Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Join a collaborative Post Anesthesia team and focus on caring for patients after surgical experiences. This role is ideal for nurses seeking meaningful patient interaction, teamwork, and a balanced schedule in a welcoming community. Benefits & Perks: Patient‑focused pre‑surgical role centered on education, assessment, and care coordination Collaborative environment working closely with anesthesia, surgery, and perioperative teams Structured workflows that support quality, safety, and efficiency Opportunities for continued professional development and perioperative skill growth Culture that values teamwork, compassion, and work–life balance Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes: Nearby parks and walking paths ideal for fresh air and quick breaks Local cafés and dining options offering convenient meals close to the hospital Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle Everyday shopping and essential services just minutes away Build a rewarding pre‑surgical nursing career where your expertise helps set the tone for excellent surgical outcomes and a positive patient experience. Schedule: Two 10-hour PACU shifts Weekday and weekend call required Day/evening shifts No set schedule Essential Functions: Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others. Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up). Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources. Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate. Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery. Skills: Patient Care Delivery Nursing Fundamentals Interdisciplinary Teams Documentations Professional Etiquette Accountability Patient Care Coordination Communication Patient Evaluation Critical Thinking Minimum Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree ... (truncated, view full listing at source)